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Campaigns in Full Swing<p>Primary campaigns are in full swing all across Illinois, and the 43rd Ward office is in the heart of it. We are sharing space with the Chicago Republican Party over the McDonald's at Fullerton and Halsted. Stop by any time. 2402 N Lincoln Ave.</p>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:48:18 -0600Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/campaigns_in_full_swing
43rd Ward Happenings<p>Much has happened in the 43rd Ward over the last few months, and I've been remiss in updating this page. Here are the highlights:</p>
<ul>
<li>We've opened a new office over the McDonald's at Lincoln/Halsted/Fullerton. It's a joint 43rd Ward / Chicago Republican Party office. 2402 N Lincoln Ave. Stop by any time during business hours. We'll be having a grand opening soon.</li>
<li>Back in May I was elected Chairman of the Chicago Republican Party. It's been an extremely busy time recruiting candidates and raising funds. We're currently recruiting in dozens of districts across the city.</li>
<li>It's petition time. Please <a href="https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/43rdwardrepublicans/pages/123/attachments/original/1443903388/43rd_Ward_Cleveland_petition.pdf?1443903388">download my petition</a> and gather a few signatures. I'm grateful for your help.</li>
<li>We'll be passing petitions at the Chicago Marathon next weekend. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-marathon-gop-petition-drive-tickets-18893561150">Sign up to help here.</a>
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<p>Chris</p>
<p> </p>Sat, 03 Oct 2015 15:18:00 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/43rd_ward_happenings
Tomorrow's election: What's a Republican to do?<p>It's traditional for a ward organization to publish a palm card with our picks in the municipal election. Here goes:<br> </p>
<p>For Mayor:</p>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Rahm Emanuel</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Chuy Garcia</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Bob Fioretti</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Willie Wilson</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">"Doc" Walls</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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</tbody></table><p><br> For Alderman:</p>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Michele Smith</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Caroline Vickrey</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Jen Kramer</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Jerry Quandt</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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</tbody></table><p> </p>
<table><tbody>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Ballot initiative #1</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Ballot initiative #2</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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<td style="border-collapse: collapse;">Ballot initiative #3</td>
<td style="border-collapse: collapse;"><strong>NO</strong></td>
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</tbody></table><p><br><strong>Feel free to print this card out and bring it with you to the voting booth.</strong><br><br> Nine Democrats and three cockamamie ballot initiatives. Yes, tomorrow will be a delightful day at the polling place.<br><br> * * *<br><br> But those of you who are fair minded, sophisticated Republicans may want a more nuanced view. Here are some thoughts for your consideration.<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=a5a55c9c0e&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Rahm Emanuel</a> is Barack Obama's former chief of staff, and everything he is, does, and thinks reflects that fact. He is fully a product of a deeply liberal, deeply corrupt Chicago political culture. It's hard to imagine a worse choice. <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=a1734135a3&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Chuy Garcia</a> and <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=8e9df5a46a&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Bob Fioretti</a> each have vivid imaginations, however, and have managed it. They both imagine a world even more detached from fiscal reality. The only candidate in the race who has expressed remotely conservative views is <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=1d3d9a395e&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Willie Wilson</a>. If you are able to vote for a Democrat (I can't), then vote for Willie and force Rahm into a runoff.<br><br> If there is a mayoral runoff, it may force Rahm to appeal to the 20% of the city that votes Republican. Maybe he'll get better on some of our issues.<br><br> In the 43rd Ward, we have similarly inadequate choices. I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, reprinted here:<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=40435c98b8&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Michele Smith</a>, incumbent. Alderman Smith would not have drawn such opposition had she been doing a good job. She has botched the Children's development, voted in lock step with the Mayor, and irritated just about everyone. To her credit, in <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=af12d54aee&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">her Tribune questionnaire</a> she talks about controlling spending, and in city council she voted against the minimum wage increase. But on TIFs, pensions, and vacant storefronts, she hasn't the remotest clue. No.<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=cf8481e9ef&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Jen Kramer</a> is an affable person, but her career has been straight machine Democrat. The Daley administration moved her from job to job over the years, and she shows no inclination to buck the system. <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=1bf74af907&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Her Tribune questionnaire</a> answers are devoid of substance. She would sink into the group of 40-odd rubber-stamp Alderman and never surface again. No.<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=b70810e1ef&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Jerry Quandt</a> is similarly affable. But when I asked him how we would tackle the city's financial problems, he said "The corporations that want to locate here should pay their fair share." In a <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=1f107b0edb&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">DNAinfo article</a>, he said "It's going to take solutions that probably will entail increasing taxes in some form or fashion." He describes himself as center-right, but not with positions like that. No.<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=444312f222&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Caroline Vickrey</a> is a community organizer. But unlike Barack Obama, her positions <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=6e1a5072d6&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">have had actual responsibilities</a>. <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=4a0b6c92ce&amp;e=00ac730b95" target="_blank">Her policy positions</a> are a mixed bag. She gets it on cutting spending and the need for defined-contribution pensions. She's good on corruption. Her position on TIFs is, ah, evolving. She doesn't get it on charter schools. Her position on taxes is murky: "I do not think that Chicagoans can tolerate any increases to property taxes," but "...new sources of revenue should be explored." Caroline is not a Republican and isn't with us on some important issues. Her willingness to take steps to get spending under control and oppose the machine, though, speaks well of her. Maybe.<br><br> So, if you're able to vote for a Democrat (I can't), vote for Caroline and force Michele into a runoff.<br><br> Our best option on this sad day is force runoffs, which will push the frontrunners to make concessions to Republicans if they want their votes. We may not be able to get the candidates we want, but we may be able to get some of the policies we want.<br><br> Like not having a 60% property tax increase to pay for the pension mess.</p>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:48:26 -0600Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/tomorrow_s_election_what_s_a_republican_to_do
43rd Ward Alderman: What's a Republican to do?<p>There's an Aldermanic debate tonight. <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=87d7562fb3&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">It's at DePaul</a>. Four Democrats will argue that they have what it takes to fix the city's problems.<br><br> Spoiler alert: They don't.<br><br> But that does not absolve us of the responsibility to pick one of them. Here are the choices:<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=b5f4185d27&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">Michele Smith</a>, incumbent. Alderman Smith would not have drawn such opposition had she been doing a good job. She has botched the Children's development, voted in lock step with the Mayor, and irritated just about everyone. To her credit, in <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=c59b63c278&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">her Tribune questionnaire</a> she talks about controlling spending, and in city council she voted against the minimum wage increase. But on TIFs, pensions, and vacant storefronts, she hasn't the remotest clue. No.<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=5ca684d24b&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">Jen Kramer</a> is an affable person, but her career has been straight machine Democrat. The Daley administration moved her from job to job over the years, and she shows no inclination to buck the system. <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=46bc767b5a&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">Her Tribune questionnaire</a> answers are devoid of substance. She would sink into the group of 40-odd rubber-stamp Alderman and never surface again. No.<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=47ccc6aea1&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">Jerry Quandt</a> is similarly affable. But when I asked him how we would tackle the city's financial problems, he said "The corporations that want to locate here should pay their fair share." In a <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=fc96e04b7c&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">DNAinfo article</a>, he said "It's going to take solutions that probably will entail increasing taxes in some form or fashion." He describes himself as center-right, but not with positions like that. No.<br><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=6dc2b4309d&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">Caroline Vickrey</a> is a community organizer. But unlike Barack Obama, her positions <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=30f30a9536&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">have had actual responsibilities</a>. <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=3eb41aac0d&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">Her policy positions</a> are a mixed bag. She gets it on cutting spending and the need for defined-contribution pensions. She's good on corruption. She doesn't get it on TIFs or charter schools. Her position on taxes is murky: "I do not think that Chicagoans can tolerate any increases to property taxes," but "...new sources of revenue should be explored." Caroline is not a Republican and isn't with us on some important issues. Her willingness to take steps to get spending under control and oppose the machine, though, speaks well of her. Maybe.<br><br> * * *<br> Does your opinion, as a Republican, matter?<br><br> In the last election, Bruce Rauner won 50% of the ward, and Tom Cross and Judy Baar Topinka both won 45%.<br><br> More than that, the candidates we recruited this year did well in the ward:<br><br> Calonder 46% 5 precincts<br> Linares 42% 37 precincts<br> Hakalir 42% 1 precinct<br><br><strong>With a vote share that large, and four Democrats to split the Democrat vote, guess who decides who the Alderman will be? That's right: we do. Republicans.</strong><br><br> I urge you to attend <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=4a00615438&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">tonight's aldermanic debate</a> (or the candidate's night at Old Town Triangle on Thursday at 7:00 pm) and decide for yourself. Ask hard questions about our issues: spending, taxes, pensions, and corruption. And let the candidates know that they'd better listen to Republicans in the ward if they want to win the election.<br><br> Chris Cleveland</p>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 17:22:03 -0600Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/43rd_ward_alderman_what_s_a_republican_to_do
43rd Ward Breakfast with Ted Cruz<p>U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will be headlining a breakfast fundraiser for the 43rd Ward Republicans and the Chicago Republican Party on Wednesday, October 22, two weeks before the election.<br><br>The proceeds will go to support Republican candidates running in the City of Chicago.<br><br>The breakfast event is at DePaul University's Cortelyou Commons, 2324 N Fremont St in Chicago, 8:00 am - 9:00 am, October 22. Tickets are $40. <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/43rd-ward-breakfast-with-ted-cruz-tickets-13687372299">Purchase tickets here.</a></p>
<p>Questions? Contact us at 43rdwardrepublicans@gmail.com</p>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:08:00 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/43rd_ward_breakfast_with_ted_cruz
Meet this Saturday, get involved in the fall campaign<p>The 43rd Ward Republicans will meet this Saturday morning to get organized for the fall campaign. We have a <strong>new location</strong>:<br><br> Saturday, August 16<br> 8:30 am coffee and doughnuts<br> 9:00 am presentation<br><strong>City Grounds coffee bar</strong> (behind Four Farthings)<br> 507 W Dickens Ave</p>
<p>We will talk about:xx</p>
<ul>
<li>Organizing volunteers for the fall. We need election judges and precinct captains. If you want to volunteer, <strong>bring your smart phone.</strong>
</li>
<li>The upcoming Aldermanic race. Republicans going to have a big impact in the 43rd Ward.</li>
</ul><h3>Will there be a presentation?</h3>
<p>Yes! We'll hear from <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://heartland.org/bruno-behrend" target="_blank">Bruno Behrend</a>, senior fellow at the <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://heartland.org/" target="_blank">Heartland Institute</a> who will tell us about current developments in education policy, including the <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://heartland.org/issues/education" target="_blank">Common Core, school choice, and the parent trigger</a>.</p>
<h3>What happened to the Republican ward office? </h3>
<p>The Chicago GOP decided to join the Rauner campaign at a new office in the 45th Ward at 4327 W. Irving Park Road. We packed up and moved a couple of weeks ago. We'd still like to have an office in the 43rd Ward, though, so if you know of an inexpensive space we can call our own, please let us know.</p>
<h3>How can I help this fall?</h3>
<p>There are three things you can do:</p>
<ul>
<li>Be an election judge. We still have a number of slots to fill. It pays $170 for the day.</li>
<li>Be a precinct captain or volunteer.</li>
<li>Write a check to the 43rd Ward Republicans. Every dollar helps to pay for mailings and our future office.</li>
</ul><h3>What about the Aldermanic election?</h3>
<p>So far, there are four likely candidates for Alderman, none of whom are Republicans. Republicans get 40% of the ward, and with a little effort we can get 51%. We're still looking for a Republican candidate. If you've considered running for office, now's the time to step up. Let us know.</p>Wed, 13 Aug 2014 10:43:00 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/meet_this_saturday_get_involved_in_the_fall_campaign
Second Saturday: Rauner Campaign Strategy, Training<p>Join us for a brief presentation by the Rauner campaign on their strategy and tactics for the City of Chicago. Hint: it involves some very cool technology.<br><br> Saturday, June 14<br> 8:30 am coffee and doughnuts<br> 9:00 am presentation<br> 2768 N Lincoln Ave<br><br> Later, stick around for training in this technology. Bring your smart phone.<br><br> If you plan to volunteer to help any campaigns this year, it's very important to attend. We'd like everyone to get trained as soon as possible so we can hit the streets.<br><br><strong>This month's meeting requires an RSVP. The reason is that space is limited, and we need to know how many trainers to bring.</strong> <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=d3f516781b&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_blank">Please RSVP here</a>.<br><br> See you on the 14th.</p>Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:15:27 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/second_saturday_rauner_campaign_strategy_training
Rauner over Dillard<p>I hadn't planned to endorse in the governor's race. As a Republican Party worker bee, I'm supposed to support the nominee, right? That's my job?<br><br> And indeed, I will support the nominee, whoever it is. <br><br> But now, a week before the election, it looks like the Democrats and the unions are making a serious play to hijack the Republican primary. This isn't right. It's time to say something.<br><br> Government unions are pouring millions into Kirk Dillard's campaign. Whatever his merits as a candidate, this isn't something that we Republicans should ignore. Govenment unions, including AFSCME and the teacher's unions, have spent such enormous sums that Dillard cannot ever be in a position to stand up to them. And standing up to the unions is the single most important thing the next governor must do.<br><br><strong>Bruce Rauner</strong> has made standing up to government unions the centerpiece of his campaign. He'll follow through on it. And that, in my opinion, makes him the right choice for governor.<br><br> I like Bill Brady, really I do. But now, a week out, neither he nor Dan Rutherford are serious contenders for the nomination. It's time to make a choice, Rauner or Dillard. It's an easy one.<br><br> If Bruce wins this election, then we Republicans will have a mandate, a very big one, to take on the unions. We can go after them on the pension problem they created. We can go after them on failing schools. We can go after them on wild overspending. We can go after them on corruption.<br><br> Imagine having a mandate, here in Illinois, to do what Scott Walker did in Wisconsin. Bruce will have it.<br><br> The Rauner campaign didn't write this. I did. And I mean it. Seriously, if you haven't yet voted, please vote for Bruce Rauner. It's time.<br><br> If you go a different way, I respect your decision. But please do so in the full knowledge that most of what you're seeing on TV was paid for government employees who want to purchase the election. Please don't let them do that. Bruce Rauner is our best hope for turning the state around.</p>Mon, 10 Mar 2014 15:34:00 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/rauner_over_dillard
Illinois Attorney General Candidate Paul Schimpf and Illinois Treasurer Candidate Tom Cross Appearing at the March Meeting of the 43rd Ward Republicans<h3 class="null" style="text-align: center; color: #202020; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif;">Saturday, March 8th<br> 8:30 am Coffee and Doughnuts<br> 9:00 am Presentation<br> 43rd Ward Republican Headquarters<br> 2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago</span></span></span></h3>
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<a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.schimpf4illinois.com" target="_self"><img align="none" style="border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; outline: none; text-decoration: none; display: inline;" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e/images/schimpf.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="77" /></a><br> Paul Schimpf served our country for 24 years while on active duty in the Navy and the Marine Corps. During that time, Paul learned how to work together with people of all backgrounds and political perspectives to meet common goals. Now that his military service is complete, Paul Schimpf wants to continue serving Illinois as our next Attorney General.<br><br> Paul is running for Attorney General because he has become increasingly frustrated by the failure of our political class to address the problems facing our state. Despite those frustrations, Paul still believes we can solve our problems by bringing humility, honesty, and an unbiased perspective to the table.<br> <br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://www.jointomcross.com" target="_self"><img align="none" style="border: 0; height: auto; line-height: 100%; outline: none; text-decoration: none; display: inline;" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e/images/tom_cross.JPG" alt="" width="482" height="231" /></a><br> Tom Cross is a reform-minded, independent thinking Republican Leader who has earned praise for his commitment to lower taxes, reducing government’s footprint and demonstrating fiscal responsibility.<br><br> "I’m running for Treasurer because I want to restore trust, protect taxpayers and make a real, serious difference,” Cross says on his website.<br><br> As treasurer, Tom will use the full power of the office to require the state to approve a balanced budget. To protect the college savings of Illinois families, Tom will institute quarterly audits of the Bright Start College Savings program to ensure funds are being invested wisely and safely. And continuing his commitment to reform, Tom will establish a Government Integrity Unit to ensure transparency and crack down on fraud and corruption.</div>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 16:29:34 -0600Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/illinois_attorney_general_candidate_paul_schimpf_and_illinois_treasurer_candidate_tom_cross_appearing_at_the_march_meeting_of_the_43rd_ward_republicans
Saturday meeting on Children's Memorial, our Alderman's disaster<h3 class="null" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif;">Saturday, February 22th<br>8:30 am Coffee and Doughnuts<br>9:00 am Presentation<br>43rd Ward Republican Headquarters<br>2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago</span></span></span></h3>
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<div style="text-align: left;">The neighborhood is up in arms. Lincoln Parkers, brandishing pitchforks and torches, are in the streets. I don't recall any time when the neighbors have been this angry with the alderman.<br><br>The reason is the proposed Children Memorial development, which includes two large highrises and heavy truck traffic in the middle of a low-rise, residential neighborhood.<br><br>Both the <a href="http://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/43rdwardrepublicans/pages/113/attachments/original/1392920237/Position_Statement_-_MNA_-_Childrens-1.pdf?1392920237">Mid North Association</a> and <a href="http://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/43rdwardrepublicans/pages/113/attachments/original/1392920252/PWCA_Position_Stmt_with_Elevations.pdf?1392920252">Park West Association</a> have issued some pretty tough statements opposing the development. It's hard to imagine how an alderman could let it get this bad.<br><br>So this Saturday we're going to learn about the details of the development, the pros and cons, from one of its leading opponents, <strong>Ed Burnes</strong>. We'll talk about what it means for the neighborhood, rule of law, property rights, and other Republican political principles with which this alderman appears to be unfamiliar.<br><br>By the way, the link in last week's email to an article was bad. <a href="http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20140205/lincoln-park/neighbors-blast-ald-smiths-childrens-memorial-hospital-deal" target="_self">Here's a corrected link to the DNA Info story</a>.<br><br>Please join us on Saturday.</div>Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:15:00 -0600Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/saturday_meeting_on_children_s_memorial_our_alderman_s_disaster
43rd Ward meeting postponed, and a very cool video<p>Saturday, February 15th 8:30 am <strong>MOVED TO FEB 22, SEE ABOVE</strong><br>43rd Ward Republican Headquarters<br>2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago<br> <br>We normally have our 43rd Ward Republican meetings on the second Saturday of the month, but this month we're moving it to the third Saturday. Hope to see you a week from tomorrow.<br><br>In the meantime, enjoy this very cool video. The Chicago GOP has gotten quite a bit of TV and radio coverage over the last two months, some of it featuring yours truly. <br><br></p>
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Senator Bill Brady visits the 43rd Ward Republicans this Saturday<p style="text-align: center;"><br>Saturday, December 14th 8:30 am<br>Chicago GOP Victory Center<br>2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago</p>
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<p><br>State Senator Bill Brady visits Chicago this Saturday as our special guest to talk about his candidacy for Governor. Senator Brady is the fourth and final candidate to appear as part of our Republican Governor Candidate Series at the Monthly Breakfast Meetings of the 43th Ward Republicans. Our meetings happen every 2nd Saturday of the month. This fall, each meeting featured one of our four excellent Republican candidates for Illinois Governor.<br><br>As a husband, father, businessman, legislator and candidate, Bill Brady has always stood by his principles, which are rooted in the values of family, community, and public service. He believes in Illinois and a future of greater prosperity and opportunity for its citizens.<br><br>He has served a large portion of Central Illinois in both the Illinois House and Senate. Winning 98 of the state's 102 counties, Bill was the 2010 Republican nominee for Governor.<br><br>This month meet Bill Brady on Saturday, December 14th at 8:30 am at the 43rd Ward Office, 2768 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br> <br>8:30 am - Coffee and Doughnuts<br>9:00 am - Presentation<br>All are welcome.<br><br></p>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:07:56 -0600Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/senator_bill_brady_visits_the_43rd_ward_republicans_this_saturday
Bruce Rauner visits the 43rd Ward<p><img class="attachment-large wp-post-image" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://brucerauner.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/br_es.jpg" alt="br_es" width="300" height="250" /></p>
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<p>On Saturday, November 9 Bruce Rauner spoke before a packed house at the 43rd ward office. Mr. Rauner was the third candidate to appear as part of our Republican Governor Candidate Series at the Monthly Breakfast Meetings of the 43th Ward Republicans. Our meetings happen every 2nd Saturday of the month. This fall, each meeting will feature one of our four excellent Republican candidates for Illinois Governor.<br><br>Bruce Rauner is the proud father of six children – two boys and four girls. His wife, Diana, is President of the Ounce of Prevention Fund, which is dedicated to providing all children - especially those born into poverty – access to quality care and education throughout the first five years of life.<br><br>Bruce isn’t interested in a political career. He is running for governor because he loves Illinois and refuses to stand by while career politicians drive it into the ground.<br><br></p>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 10:59:00 -0600Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/bruce_rauner_visits_the_43rd_ward
43rd Ward Republicans to Host Dan Rutherford Saturday<div style="text-align: center; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 150%;">Saturday, October 12th 8:30 am<br> 43rd Ward Office<br> 2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago<br> </div>
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</tr></tbody></table><p><br><a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=903e35ca0d&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_self">Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford</a> visits the 43rd Ward this Saturday to talk about his candidacy for Governor. This is the third in our 2014 Illinois Republican Governor Candidate Series at the Monthly Breakfast Meetings of the 43rd Ward Republicans, every Second Saturday of the month for the remainder of 2013. Each month between now and the end of the year we will host one of our Republican candidates for Illinois Governor.<br><br> Meet us on Saturday, October 12th at 8:30 am at the 43rd Ward Office, 2768 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.<br></p>
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<div style="text-align: center; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 150%;">8:30 am - Coffee and Doughnuts<br> 9:00 am - Presentation<br> All are welcome.</div>
<p><br><strong>2013 Monthly Schedule:</strong></p>
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<li>October 12th - State Treasurer Dan Rutherford</li>
<li>November 9th - Candidate Bruce Rauner</li>
<li>December 14th - State Senator Bill Brady</li>
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September Meeting of the 43th Ward Republicans With State Senator Kirk Dillard<div style="text-align: center; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 150%;">Saturday, September 14th 8:30 am<br> 43rd Ward Office<br> 2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago<br> </div>
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</tr></tbody></table><p><br> Announcing the 2014 Illinois Republican Governor Candidate Series at the Monthly Breakfast Meetings of the 43rd Ward Republicans, every Second Saturday of the month for the remainder of 2013. Each month between now and the end of the year we will host one of our Republican candidates for Illinois Governor.<br><br> This month meet <a style="color: #336699; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://43rdwardrepublicans.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=55e8dcf2c716f5dbdde176d2e&amp;id=c2fc46bc71&amp;e=b345d9a008" target="_self">State Senator Kirk Dillard</a> on Saturday, September 14th at 8:30 am at the 43rd Ward Office, 2768 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.<br></p>
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<div style="text-align: center; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 150%;">8:30 am - Coffee and Doughnuts<br> 9:00 am - Presentation<br> All are welcome.</div>
<p><br><strong>2013 Monthly Schedule:</strong></p>
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<li>September 14th - State Senator Kirk Dillard </li>
<li>October 12th - State Treasurer Dan Rutherford</li>
<li>November 9th - Candidate Bruce Rauner</li>
<li>December 14th - State Senator Bill Brady</li>
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This Saturday: Second Saturday Breakfast at the 43rd Ward with Joe Walsh from 560 WIND<p><span id="tpl-content-std_content00">Saturday, August 10th, 2013<br> 8:30 am Coffee and Doughnuts<br> 9:00 am Presentation<br> 43rd Ward Office<br> 2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago<br><br><img align="none" style="width: 220px; height: 331px; border: 0; line-height: 100%; outline: none; text-decoration: none; display: inline;" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/bac4a401db59ed4f97659faa4/images/220px_Rep_Joe_Walsh.jpg" alt="" width="220" height="331" /><br><br> Joe Walsh was elected to Congress in 2010 to represent Illinois' Eighth Congressional District and became a leading voice in the Tea Party movement. He served in Congress until this past January. He was born and raised in North Barrington. He graduated from the University of Iowa and holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. He lives in McHenry, Illinois, with his wife, Helene. Between them, they have five children.<br><br><strong>2013 Monthly Schedule</strong><br><br> August 10th - Joe Walsh, former Congressman, WIND host<br> September 14th - Candidate for Governor Senator Kirk Dillard<br> October 12th - Candidate for Governor State Treasurer Dan Rutherford<br> November 9th - Candidate for Governor Bruce Rauner (Tentative)<br> December 14th - TBD</span></p>Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:17:11 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/this_saturday_second_saturday_breakfast_at_the_43rd_ward_with_joe_walsh_from_560_wind
Second Saturday Breakfast at the 43rd Ward: Ted Dabrowski on Pensions<p>Saturday, July 13th, 2013</p>
<p><br> 8:30 am Coffee and Doughnuts<br> 9:00 am Presentation</p>
<p>43rd Ward Office<br> 2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago<br><br> Ted Dabrowski from Illinois Policy Institute will be the keynote speaker at this month's Monthly Breakfast Meeting of the 43rd and 44th Ward Republicans, Saturday July 13th, 2013. Ted will discuss Illinois' unfunded pension liability issues and provide the information you need to know to make the best decisions for the 2014 election cycle.<br><br> The schedule for the rest of the year:<br><br> August 10th - Joe Walsh, former Congressman, WIND host<br> September 14th - Candidate for Governor Senator Kirk Dillard<br> October 12th - Candidate for Governor State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (Tentative)<br> November 9th - Candidate for Governor Bruce Rauner (Tentative)<br> December 14th - TBD</p>Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:27:20 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/second_saturday_breakfast_at_the_43rd_ward_ted_dabrowski_on_pensions
Second Saturday Breakfast, June 8 with Dan Proft<p>This month our Second Saturday Breakfast features <strong>Dan Proft</strong>, Prospective Candidate for Illinois Governor<br><br>Saturday, June 8th, 2013<br>8:30am Coffee and Doughnuts<br>9:00 am Presentation</p>
<p><br>43rd Ward Office<br>2768 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago<br><br>This Saturday, June 8th: meet the Committeemen, hear about the Chicago GOP’s exciting plans for the 2014 election cycle and hear from our special guest speaker, Dan Proft of 89 WLS Radio. The June Monthly Breakfast Meeting of the 43rd and 44th Ward Republicans is happening this Saturday, June 8th at the Chicago GOP Victory Center, 2768 N. Lincoln Avenue.</p>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:42:04 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/second_saturday_breakfast_june_8_with_dan_proft
Our first Second Saturday Breakfast: this Saturday, May 11<p>We're announcing the first of a series of regular monthly breakfast meetings of the 43rd and 44th Ward Republicans.<br /><br /> This Saturday, meet the committeemen and hear about the Chicago GOP’s plans for the 2014 election cycle.<br /><br /> 43rd Ward Office<br /> 2768 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago<br /><br /> 8:30 am - Coffee and Doughnuts<br /> 9:00 am - Presentation<br /><br /> All are welcome.<br /><br /> Questions? Call Chris at 773-915-1274</p>Tue, 07 May 2013 17:00:25 -0500Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/our_first_second_saturday_breakfast_this_saturday_may_11
Post-election followup<p>I want to say thank you to the hundreds (yes, hundreds) of 43rd Ward Republicans who put time and effort into the election this year. From the volunteers who put in long hours over the phones at the Lincoln office, to the election judges who put in long hours at the precincts, thank you all. Our organization is getting stronger, and you've proven it.<br /><br /> While this was a major election nationally, the most important election for us locally happens in 2014. The governor and the other state constitutional officers are up for reelection. And in this election, the votes of Chicago Republicans will really matter, both in the primary and in the general.<br /><br /> The 43rd Ward votes 40% Republican in general elections. We are going to raise that number and have an impact on the state. With your help, we will do it.<br /><br /> Stay tuned for more announcements of our planned activities for 2013. It will be a fundraising, party-building, and recruiting year. Remember, we'll be passing petitions for candidates in only 10 months, so we need to be ready.<br /><br /> We are the 40%. And we will be heard.</p>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:19:52 -0600Chris Clevelandhttp://www.43rdwardrepublicans.com/post_election_followup